Repeat Salem Gunshot Reports 'Highest Priority': Police

Salem MA

27 September, 2021

4:16 PM

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SALEM, MA — Another round of gunshots were confirmed fired in the area of Lafayette and Salem streets Sunday night — the third time in a week Salem police reported to the area for reports of gunfire. Salem police said gunshots were confirmed both early Wednesday morning and early Sunday night. For the second time, damage consistent with bullet holes was found in vehicles in or near the parking lot at 135 Lafayette Street. No injuries were reported in either incident. "The Salem Police Department wants to reassure residents that addressing these violent acts is our highest priority," police said. Police said patrol officers were called about 8:45 p.m. and conducted a thorough search of the area, but no suspects were located. Criminal Investigation Division detectives collected ballistic and forensic evidence, interviewed witnesses and took over the investigation. "This department is committed to using all available resources to identify, apprehend and prosecute those responsible for these criminal acts," police said. Detectives ask that anyone with information call police at 978-745-9700 or the anonymous tip line at 978-619-5627. Did you find this article useful? Invite a friend to subscribe to Patch. (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.) More Patch Coverage: Cars Shot At In Salem Near Lafayette Street Parking Lot: Police